Earth Day at Río Fernando Park: health for the earth and ourselves
Spring calls us to wake up to the rhythms of nature and our own bodies. The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 in the United States. Since that time, the …
Music
Bob Schneider brings 'Blood and Bones' to Taos
Bob Schneider has won more Austin Music Awards than any other musician. To date, he has won 59, including Best Songwriter, Best Musician, Best Male Vocals. Schneider is on tour with his latest album, …
Know your neighbor: Bernie and Connie Garcia
Garcia family to shutter longtime local shop on Taos Plaza
On April 30, 2019, Taos Plaza will experience the end of an era. For the past 50 years, The Village Shop graced one of the corners of the Plaza, at 110 North …
Bye-bye, Sweetie!
'Sugar and spice and everything nice." When we were children some of us took to heart that rhyme about what little girls are made of and we gobbled candy and other sweet things. Not so that we'd …
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Obituaries
Virginia Maclovia (Vetter)
Virginia Maclovia (Vetter). On Thursday, April 4th, 2019, Virginia Maclovia (Vetter) of San Cristobal, New Mexico, passed away at the age of 77. She had family and her dear friends by her side.
Marilyn Laurene Kennon
Marilyn Laurene Kennon. Age 87, passed from this life and into heaven on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. She was born the youngest of six children to parents Franz Elmer Hokanson and Mathilda Elizabeth (Breitung) Hokanson on September 30, 1931 in Denver, CO.
Veronica M Garcia-Saunders
Veronica M Garcia-Saunders. Age 68, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away April 5, 2019. Veronica was born in Questa, New Mexico on September 10, 1950 to Felimon and Odelia Garcia.
Cynthia K. Homire
Cynthia K. Homire. Died peacefully at home on April 12, 2019. She was born on Oct. 24, 1931 in Croton-on-the-Hudson, NY.
Frances Vallejos Duran
Frances Vallejos Duran. Born December 26, 1937 in Amalia, New Mexico. She left this earth April 14, 2019. She was born to José Eulogio Vallejos and Maria Elicia (Martinez) Vallejos.
Catherine Joan Pigford
Catherine Joan Pigford. Known to everyone as "Joanie," "JP," and "Fairy Godmother," passed away peacefully on April 4, 2019, at the age of 74.
Local news
Arroyos del Norte holds Earth Day walk
Arroyos Del Norte Elementary will be kicking off Earth Day with their Walk, Jog or Bike for Fitness event.At 10 a.m. on Monday (April 22), the school is encouraging the community to live a bit …
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Felon charged with attempted murder released to treatment
When Joey Mares, 22, was charged with attempted murder in November while on probation for prior felony …
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Taos Police blotter
The following is a condensed version of Taos Police reports from April 10-15. April 10 7:38 a.m. …
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Taos felon granted probation charged with beating detainee
The day Taos District Court Judge Jeff McElroy sentenced Martin Rivera to a long-term drug treatment …
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Taos residents stuck in Colombia after medical emergency
Taos residents Stephanie Waters and Alan Wilkins were on a dream vacation to Cartegena, Colombia when a …
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Sheriff: Missing man left suicide note
Multiple searches around the Río Grande Gorge Bridge where Anthony Hildebrand’s car was found early …
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New Mexico State Police to increase checkpoints, patrols through summer
According to a press release from the state police, officers will be engaged in several traffic …
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How you can help on Earth Day
Events are happening around the region in honor of Earth Day. Here are a few with information on …
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Is that your grandpa? Peñasco Valley historical photos on display
Historical photos from Peñasco, Las Trampas and the surrounding areas that are held by the New …
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Anuncios - April 18
TAOS EASTER CELEBRATIONS sponsored by Taos LULAC Council #78 (League of United Latin American …
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Wind blows tree onto El Prado mobile home
Juana Cardenas said she thought it was a loud thunder clap. But, when she looked down the hallway …
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Celebramos art show by Taos students opens
Spring is here and with it comes the annual Celebramos student art show at the Stables Art Gallery. …
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Taos County Sheriff: Ranchos teen confesses to three burglaries
A Ranchos de Taos teenager arrested on April 8 has confessed to his involvement in three burglaries …
Tempo Arts & Entertainment
There's a new kid on the block, albeit an art lover and rather famous music writer and producer who's been in and around Taos for …
The full moon in Libra on Friday (April 19) exalts a realization for harmony, fairness and equality in all areas of one’s personal …
Agua es vida. Aside from quenching our own thirst, our water quenches the thirst of our crops, our livestock and of the many other …
Hundreds of Taos kids dove into Easter celebrations Saturday (April 13) at the 14th annual Wet ‘n’ Wild Easter Egg Hunt at the …
'Writing for fame to be known amongst the unknown" is a phrase coined by graffiti artists to express why they risk incarceration for a …
Entering its fifth year, the Taos Environmental Film Festival, taking place Thursday through Monday (April 18-22), will showcase 22 …
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Sports
Taos Track: Big schools, fast times
The Taos Track team traveled to the Rio Rancho Invitational on Saturday (April 13). The Tigers were only one of four 4A schools at the meet, which also included Los …
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Taos and Los Alamos take a win apiece
By Sheila Millersports@taosnews.comThe first game of the Taos versus Los Alamos double-header Saturday …
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Taos County honors winter sports athletes
Many athletes across Taos county were honored for their contributions, talent and athleticism in winter …
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Questa girls' track team takes second at the Questa Invitational
Questa High School hosted six other schools at the Questa Invitational track meet on Friday (April 12). …
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Lady Tigers softball wins two at home
The Lady Tigers softball team won both of their home games Saturday (April 12) against district leader …
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Sidelines - April 18
MEN'S COMPETITIVE BASEBALL LEAGUE For men 18 years and older, there's a competitive baseball league in …
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Growing every game
The Lady Tigers softball team is young. Almost half of their starting roster is composed of …
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Keeping the game alive after high school
By Sheila Miller sports@taosnews.comThere are two leagues in which adults can play baseball this …
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Taos Tigers track stars shine at two meets
The Tigers track team sent athletes to two meets last week: the Golden Spike Classic April 2-3 at …
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Sports Sidelines - April 11
MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE On Tuesday (April 16) there will be a meeting for the Taos Men's Softball …
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Teams compete in March Madness tourney to raise money for Taos Special Olympics
The Taos Special Olympics' annual fundraiser, March Madness basketball tournament, was held at Taos …
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Photo gallery: Questa's Cutthroat Festival in Cerro
Community volunteers helped the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish relocate 10,000 Rio Grande cutthroat trout to the upper box of the Río Grande Basin on Friday (March 29.)
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